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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.42, 4,145.75 and 1,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.42, 4,145.75 and 1,204.23 is: 1,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.42 : 4,145.75 = 1,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.42/4,145.75 = 1,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.42x = 4,145.75 × 1,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.42x = 4,992,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,436.52/2,765.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.31

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